Why is Phil Tufnell Known AS the Cat?

Phil Tufnell is a former England and Middlesex Cricketer who was born in Barnet, April, 1966. He was nicknamed The Cat due to his tendency to be found sleeping in the dressing room. Phil Tufnell retired from professional cricket prior to the 2003 season so as to take part in the Reality TV show known as ‘I'm a celebrity, get me out of here’ which he won.